il vecchio
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I'd say trying to go head to head with Vinatieri against father time and hoping to win that one is what cost us the playoffs.
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He might cost too much.
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If any other player had cost us two games this season they'd be gone tomorrow.
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Where do the Colts rank with the 2018 class? Must be higher than #8.
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Irsay let Peyton go, so it's silly to say he would never trade Luck if the price were right.
Also, besides the fact that JB is younger and playing very well, the locker room knows that Luck walked and JB is a solid teammate.
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27 minutes ago, Stephen said:
The dolphins are dangerous to most opponents.
Finished your thought for you.
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Looks tough. He is just too fragile.
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He's very good, and is exceptional this year. Last time he was in a contract year he also played very well, but then dropped off the next year. Hope that doesn't happen this time.
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18 hours ago, Trace Pyott said:
I know this post is going to catch tons of heat and I’m ok with that so here goes lol. First of all I’m not a conspiracy guy but I think this is totally plausible yet highly unlikely. Could luck have retired in order to maybe get off the drug testing pool and maybe get on some good stuff, maybe not unlike the stuff he got from Europe last time he was recovering........maybe some form of hgh, stem cell therapy or treatments not allowed by the nfl in order to heal completely and come back?
However in order for this entire scenario to be plausible which I reiterate probably isn’t, the nfl would have to take retired players out of their testing pool. Does anyone know the drug testing rules for retired players?? Also what are the rules for stem cell therapies?
This type of stuff has happened in other sports before. Brock Lesnar used a Nevada State athletic commission loophole to compete completely juiced to the gills.
I’m not calling luck a cheater at all I’m just saying he could be using every tool to come back healthy for the first time since his career started in Indy.
If his shoulder were still an issue, your conjecture might have some merit.
In any case, the NFL likely has no authority over retired players. I'll guess that Robert Mathis is no longer being tested.
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7 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:
We need a legit number 2 WR though its becoming clear its not going to be Cain.
Way too early to say that.
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14 minutes ago, CanuckColt said:
Well...mediocrity is what we get with Mr. Game Manager...last in passing yards...and even those yards were largely YAC.
You can't possibly know this season is going to be mediocre or not just 2 games in. If Vinatieri hadn't had a meltdown, we'd be 2-0.
And JB might have below average passing yards this year, but he'll also likely throw fewer than average interceptions.
In any case, I fully expect him to improve throughout the season, and since I lack your crystal ball, I am reserving judgment until more data come in.
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4 hours ago, waka waka said:
The churn continues he was a good back in college. Would be curious of how the backs are evaluated on the PS it would seem versatility is the key.
Yeah. Better be able to pass protect and also receive.
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5 hours ago, krunk said:
I think Okereke can handle it if D. Leonard can't play. I like his awareness and those long arms.
Should have picked that ball off from Mariota though.
It's a lot harder to catch a quick pass when you are expecting it to be high over your head instead of right at you.
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3 hours ago, GoColts8818 said:
He’s not overrated. He’s without question the greatest kicker of all time. Still we might very well be watching the end of his career right now, Father Time is undefeated. That’s not overrated, it’s the end of ones career. It’s like saying Peyton Manning was overrated because of the last season of his career.
Actually, it is overrated, if Vinatieri stays now because of what he's done in the past. He'd be staying because of his reputation, or "rating", if you will.
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Something must be done. That last incompletion by Tennessee is the only thing that saved the Colts from two straight losses because of Vinatieri. Not really fair to the rest of the players.
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I thought he did a really good job and will continue to improve. That TD floater was perfect. I'm happy with him as the Colts QB.
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Maybe for a week.
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7 hours ago, Fluke_33 said:
Bought the shirt last year. Putting it on now and hoping it is our standing after today.
Well, back in its drawer for another year.
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I would swap out Brissett for Castonzo, unless of course being the QB makes you Captain by default. Apparently, it does.
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36 minutes ago, EastStreet said:
I would hate to cut anyone past Milligan, but we do have position groups that are a bit overstaffed compared to a typical roster.
LB (6) - We play 2 LBs 80+% of the time...... Not sure we need to carry 6 given that, and both SAMs are probably the 5th and 6th best. Honestly if we're going to have 3 LBs on the field at the same time I'd rather it be Walker and Maniac, plus either Speed or Okereke. While I love both Adams and Franklin, we could function just fine with one of them.
WR (6) - I love having the luxury of 6, but we simply don't need 6. Especially if we can figure out an alternative on returns. I'd rather keep 6 WRs than 4 TEs though (in general given our scheme).
TE (4) - We used 2 TE sets about a 1/4 of the snaps IIRC. That's not much and doesn't really justify 4. I would hate to risk losing Hentges but keeping 4 is also a luxury. While I would typically prefer 6 WR over 4 TEs due to snap counts/scheme, I think Hale is a better long term prospect than Pascal.
DL (10) - I'd love to keep all 10, but 10 guys for 4 positions is a luxury, especially when we have only 8 right now for only 5 OL spots.
In short, I'm OK with carrying 3 QBs for the year, but Hoyer isn't anything to get excited about. Cutting him mid season if they became confident in CK is something that wouldn't shock me. We can certainly afford it. But even if he's here for the year, the roster will be healthy even if we have to cut Milligan +1.
Well thought out response. Thing is, unlike in past years, every guy in each of those positions appears to be deserving and able to step up and play, if needed.
We'll see soon how this all plays out.
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2 minutes ago, Horse Shoe Heaven said:
I am cool with signing Hoyer for the year, he has always played well against the Colts, he’s smart and a vet! I say this with 1 caveat I want to KEEP Chad Kelly! Don’t cut him!! It would be fine for this year! Remember folks Jacoby is a free agent after next year as well
I'd like both a vet QB and Kelly, also, but I don't like the idea of cutting two guys from what looks like a good roster of 53 to make it happen.
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8 hours ago, CR91 said:
This is the millennial in me talking, but does anyway even read the paper anymore
Judging from skills in spelling, I'd say many people read nothing but message boards and personal texts.
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8 minutes ago, CanuckColt said:
We need 'a guy' who will agree to a 2-week contract or a 5-week contract (bye week follows) or longer (depends on Kelly getting up to speed).
Most QBs out there want a full time job for the year.
Yes, of course QBs want a longer term contract, but someone will take a short term contract to hold a clipboard because it pays so well and is better than being out of the league entirely.
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3 minutes ago, jameszeigler834 said:
The fact that Hogan got released over Pascal suprises me cause pascal didn't really do much.
On the bottom end of receivers, blocking and special teams play are big considerations.
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He set an NFL record, so I would hope so.